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Old 11-06-2006, 11:44 PM
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So I'm in for ordering mine. So I guess a "set" is for one seat? Ouch! Can anyone comment if the rotary buckle is worth the extra money?
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Old 11-07-2006, 07:40 AM
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Default I wan to be ON also

count me in on harness group buy also..

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Old 11-07-2006, 08:47 AM
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Greg, it's worth it only if that's what you really want. They are really nice, but after using both I can't say one is so much better than the other. Having said that I really wanted a rotary latch, so I got my belts from Crow.. about 200 total for a pair (not per set)..
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Old 11-07-2006, 12:09 PM
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Default Van's seatbelts/harnesses?

Anyone have any reviews or comparision between the seatbelts/harnesses from Hooker and the ones Vans sells?

Vans price is lower. Buckle release.

Hooker has pads, more color selections, and option for rotary latch.
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Old 11-07-2006, 01:49 PM
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Frank, Order up! The time is NOW! The iron is HOT!

Greg, I am ordering the rotary buckle. Basically I am clumsy and the Military one is clumsy also. Add the two up and you get total ineptness!

Hahahaha, actually the Citabria I fly has Hookers. When using the Military buckle, ya get one in and reach for the other and the first one falls out and everything goes south from there... at least for me! I know it is more loot but, with the Rotary, you plug each one in INDIVIDUALLY and they don't fall out when reaching for the others. They all release together too! It's REALLY nice!

The ones Van sells do not have the extra padding and are not as comfortable.

Here is a pic of Wicked Stick's Sport harness:



As you can see, he has the Rotary buckle and just LOOK at those WIDE & COMFY pads!

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Old 11-08-2006, 09:09 AM
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<<Anyone have any reviews or comparision between the seatbelts/harnesses from Hooker and the ones Vans sells>>

The Van's belts work just fine. There really isn't any practical reason not to use them in a non-acro RV. $132 per seat.

Hookers are top notch; I've bought sets for several airplanes and fly a double acro set right now. Custom colors, military or rotary latch, very cool, and Hooker service is great.

Having said that (and at risk of being called bad names), I was hoping for something closer to Crow harness prices in return for 50 to 100 double seat orders. Crow also has color choices (although not totally custom), mil or rotary buckles, etc. A five point harness with mil buckle and pads lists about $105. Same thing with a rotary latch is about $165. Have not checked for discounts yet.

Question: I've never used a rotary latch. A Mil buckle needs some finger strength to open and close. Would the rotary be a lot easier for a lady?

Dan Horton
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Old 11-08-2006, 09:53 AM
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[quote=DanH
Question: I've never used a rotary latch. A Mil buckle needs some finger strength to open and close. Would the rotary be a lot easier for a lady?

Dan Horton[/QUOTE]

I'd hate to be accused of being sexist, so I'll simply say that the rotary buckles on my Crow's are super easy to operate for anyone...

Paul
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Old 11-08-2006, 02:17 PM
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Yah, the rotary ones are super simple to use!

By The Way!

Mark from Team Rocket wanted me to reiterate this:

Anyone interested in ordering should be using the Team Rocket Portal for ordering, not the email version.

PLEASE DO send ME an email indicating that you placed your order so that I can track quantities!


My email addy is N357JS at adelphia.net

To order, go to:
http://www.teamrocketaircraft.com/t...ftcgi/hazel.exe

Use "hooker' as the keyword, place your order there so Team Rocket (the dealer) will have your full data. TR does not charge anyones' card until they know the merchandise has shipped -- that saves a lot of headaches.

Of course the noted prices will be wrong! The discounts will apply.

Just note the type of ship; color choices; elec flaps or no; and the VAF deal in the notes at the bottom. They will send the orders to Hooker as they get 10 stacked up.

Also, follow this thread for the most recent information!

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Old 11-10-2006, 03:13 PM
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Cool Hooker Group buy - running total?

Curious what the current order count is? I put my order in right away (2 sport - RV7), and even recruited a -10 builder
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Old 11-11-2006, 05:41 PM
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Dave,

We need more... WAY MORE to make this really fly!

My count is only up to seventeen, but it is my hope that people will spread this one with word of mouth advertising.

Maybe if Doug featured it on the homepage, we would get some more interest?

Howzaboudit, Doug?

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